WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a total of $37,635,223 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance development of a large-scale commercial geologic carbon dioxide (CO2) storage hub through site characterization and permitting of a geologic storage complex in central North Dakota. The storage hub will store up to 200 million metric tons (Mt) of CO2 and fulfill the goals of the DOE’s CarbonSAFE (Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise) Initiative program.
“North Dakota is a global energy innovator, leading the way in responsible energy development and production,” said Senator Cramer. “The Infrastructure Law specifically set aside funding for projects focused on providing reliable, clean electricity. I am glad to see Rainbow Energy receive this award, and I look forward to them adding to North Dakota’s impressive list of accomplishments.”
In November 2022, Senator Cramer sent a letter of support for the geologic storage of CO2 captured at Rainbow Energy Center's Coal Creek Station.